That's because Eubank was a skilled puncher, those ankles would twitch and pivot in a subtle manner and the arms wouldn't be pulled back or elbows wouldn't extend much, you'd see the shot but couldn't get out the way, whereas shots you don't see cause that instant reaction. They had the full weight behind, so though you'd brace into it your brain couldn't actually fully absorb the force.
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